I own a 2016 rs3 and i would never say that the gearbox is even a bit sluggish in traffic (gearbox has been the same since the first rs3). Tho i have to say it has a tune on it. But in traffic it responds as if im driving a manual myself. If you want to know what a sluggish gearbox is... try my grandpas B-160. that thing takes 3-5 business days from pressing the pedal to actually moving.
Thanks @MigotRen, I found that every time I went straight off the brake and onto the gas from a standstill it took a fraction of a second to do nothing and then came alive all of a sudden (which seems to be common in anything with a DCT). Be keen to hear from any current gen RS3 owners on whether this is something they’ve experienced as well. And I actually laughed out loud when I read your comment about the B160 taking 3-5 business days (assuming you’re talking about the Merc by the way) 😂
Thanks @andylam4350. It’s a shame that the USA doesn’t get to choose between the hatch and sedan. Hopefully Audi does something about that when they release the refresh next year 🤞🏽
@RS3jack, it’s actually the other way around… the sedan is 5kg heavier than the hatch which is still impressive given the sedan has a whole trunk that sticks out… no idea how they managed to get the weight to be only 5kgs more. I find the hatch to feel more nimble to be honest but each to their own… guess some people like hatches and some prefer the sedan. Either way, you’ll have a good time 😏
Great review! I got my RS3 sedan last month. Compared to the 8V, the quality has definitely taken a hit. There's a lot more hard plastic in the interior, especially around the center console and rear compartment. Handling has definetely improved tho.
Thanks @littlesmin47 and congrats on the new ride! Thanks also for sharing your experience and agree, it’s a common problem these days to be honest. Most manufacturers seem to opt for plastic for the lower half of the interior to save on costs but I did find the quality of plastics in the RS3 to be quite good. The performance definitely makes up for it though 😏
I’ve got the new Vorsprung saloon here in the UK. What is annoying for me to see is that you get the coloured interior option, side assist, 360 camera and tyre monitor visuals, all removed from the UK market 😢
That’s quite surprising @pricey78, we don’t get the Vorsprung trim level for the RS3 in Australia but I would’ve expected it to have the features you’ve mentioned. I do know that Audi had a lot of issues because of the chip shortage (even more recently) so they were excluding some of the tech in some markets. Could that be the reason? As for the interior, I was under the impression the Vorsprung trim was the most luxury trim level Audi offers. Could it be that they consider the RS Design Pack (that throws in the red or green highlights) to be more sporty than luxury so kept it out? 🤔
@@TheWordOnCars So mine is a late 2023 model, but all the same. The UK market just doesn’t get any of these options. Mine is the highest spec for example, everything ticked, Vorsprung with Carbon Ceramic Brakes and delimited 188mph but still none of the mentioned extras. Surely if a chip shortage it would affect everyone worldwide, not just the UK? I’ve even looked at the latest LCI and whilst we now get the option of the red stitching, the other features are still not available to us. I love my RS3, but I’m moving back to BMW early next year.
That’s very surprising @pricey78 and disappointing on Audi’s part. Sounds like they need to do some better market research for UK customers and work out what people actually want!
I hear you @Yhyujss and surprisingly, sounds like the RS3 is more expensive in the UK. But, power and torque numbers aside, it’s hard to find anything else down here for the price that accelerates as quickly and goes around corners as well as the RS3 does even though it is expensive. Just my two cents 🙂
Nice ride @lukeskywalker1666 and that’s unbelievably cheap! Over here, your M5 Comp will cost over 90k pounds on the road so a brand new RS3 starts to make a lot of sense for the performance it offers. Cars and everything car related costs an arm and a leg over here 😢
@@TheWordOnCars car prices are crazy like u said mines still under warranty for another year then I’m gonna tune it stage 2 downpipe and a map should get 750-760 bhp it’s x drive too so not too bad round the bends
@G82Watts, no doubt the M2 being rear wheel drive is a fun car to drive. It’s a shame that BMW didn’t bring a 5-door hatch to the party to take on the RS3 and A45s AMG!
Drunk? Maybe english isn't your first language or modernity has swallowed your sensibilities but its not entirely an appropriate adjective to use for engineers who spent probably 20 times longer to engineer this supercar killing car to the base model... the analogy just reeks post modern vitriol or you're trying to be jeremy clarkson but without any reason why the audience should accept you as such.
I apologise if I’ve offended you @arno7303. I was simply trying to reference the fact that some of the greatest ideas come out over drinks. The fact that Audi made a car as capable as the RS3 wrapped in the shell of a hatch is ridiculous and brilliant all at once (and a credit to its designers and engineers) - I hope I’ve been able to convey that throughout the rest of the video. So, it’s certainly not bitter criticism or trying to channel Jeremy Clarkson; rather, trying to be my authentic self.
I own a 2016 rs3 and i would never say that the gearbox is even a bit sluggish in traffic (gearbox has been the same since the first rs3). Tho i have to say it has a tune on it. But in traffic it responds as if im driving a manual myself.
If you want to know what a sluggish gearbox is... try my grandpas B-160. that thing takes 3-5 business days from pressing the pedal to actually moving.
Thanks @MigotRen, I found that every time I went straight off the brake and onto the gas from a standstill it took a fraction of a second to do nothing and then came alive all of a sudden (which seems to be common in anything with a DCT). Be keen to hear from any current gen RS3 owners on whether this is something they’ve experienced as well. And I actually laughed out loud when I read your comment about the B160 taking 3-5 business days (assuming you’re talking about the Merc by the way) 😂
looks lovely
Nice review. I wish USA get the hatch instead of the sedan only
The sedan is more expensive because it’s better
@@RS3jack how is it better?
@@andylam4350 a little lighter and much better looking
Thanks @andylam4350. It’s a shame that the USA doesn’t get to choose between the hatch and sedan. Hopefully Audi does something about that when they release the refresh next year 🤞🏽
@RS3jack, it’s actually the other way around… the sedan is 5kg heavier than the hatch which is still impressive given the sedan has a whole trunk that sticks out… no idea how they managed to get the weight to be only 5kgs more. I find the hatch to feel more nimble to be honest but each to their own… guess some people like hatches and some prefer the sedan. Either way, you’ll have a good time 😏
Great review! I got my RS3 sedan last month. Compared to the 8V, the quality has definitely taken a hit. There's a lot more hard plastic in the interior, especially around the center console and rear compartment. Handling has definetely improved tho.
Thanks @littlesmin47 and congrats on the new ride! Thanks also for sharing your experience and agree, it’s a common problem these days to be honest. Most manufacturers seem to opt for plastic for the lower half of the interior to save on costs but I did find the quality of plastics in the RS3 to be quite good. The performance definitely makes up for it though 😏
I agree 8v was more premium the 8v with a stage1 tune and DSG tune would probably whip the new model great review 👍
Thanks @petergeorgiou5180, glad you enjoyed the review! And agree… the 8V is still a great car with a lot of potential!
I’ve got the new Vorsprung saloon here in the UK. What is annoying for me to see is that you get the coloured interior option, side assist, 360 camera and tyre monitor visuals, all removed from the UK market 😢
That’s quite surprising @pricey78, we don’t get the Vorsprung trim level for the RS3 in Australia but I would’ve expected it to have the features you’ve mentioned. I do know that Audi had a lot of issues because of the chip shortage (even more recently) so they were excluding some of the tech in some markets. Could that be the reason? As for the interior, I was under the impression the Vorsprung trim was the most luxury trim level Audi offers. Could it be that they consider the RS Design Pack (that throws in the red or green highlights) to be more sporty than luxury so kept it out? 🤔
@@TheWordOnCars So mine is a late 2023 model, but all the same. The UK market just doesn’t get any of these options. Mine is the highest spec for example, everything ticked, Vorsprung with Carbon Ceramic Brakes and delimited 188mph but still none of the mentioned extras. Surely if a chip shortage it would affect everyone worldwide, not just the UK? I’ve even looked at the latest LCI and whilst we now get the option of the red stitching, the other features are still not available to us. I love my RS3, but I’m moving back to BMW early next year.
That’s very surprising @pricey78 and disappointing on Audi’s part. Sounds like they need to do some better market research for UK customers and work out what people actually want!
nice reviews bro
Cheers mate, glad you enjoyed it!
Starting prices in the UK £64,000 absolutely insane and 400 bhp & 500 nm isn't insanely fast anymore.
I hear you @Yhyujss and surprisingly, sounds like the RS3 is more expensive in the UK. But, power and torque numbers aside, it’s hard to find anything else down here for the price that accelerates as quickly and goes around corners as well as the RS3 does even though it is expensive. Just my two cents 🙂
@@TheWordOnCarsI got 2020 m5 competition for 42k here in the uk it’s around 620bhp stock
Nice ride @lukeskywalker1666 and that’s unbelievably cheap! Over here, your M5 Comp will cost over 90k pounds on the road so a brand new RS3 starts to make a lot of sense for the performance it offers. Cars and everything car related costs an arm and a leg over here 😢
@@TheWordOnCars car prices are crazy like u said mines still under warranty for another year then I’m gonna tune it stage 2 downpipe and a map should get 750-760 bhp it’s x drive too so not too bad round the bends
@lukeskywalker1666 that’s pretty good bang for buck… might have to come around and review your car when you’re done with the mods! 😏
A45s all day 🚀
@J4Y027 might have to get an A45s and do a review for the AMG fans 😉
M2 better
@G82Watts, no doubt the M2 being rear wheel drive is a fun car to drive. It’s a shame that BMW didn’t bring a 5-door hatch to the party to take on the RS3 and A45s AMG!
The sound isn’t, it’s 2 doors isn’t, around the track it isn’t
Drunk? Maybe english isn't your first language or modernity has swallowed your sensibilities but its not entirely an appropriate adjective to use for engineers who spent probably 20 times longer to engineer this supercar killing car to the base model... the analogy just reeks post modern vitriol or you're trying to be jeremy clarkson but without any reason why the audience should accept you as such.
I apologise if I’ve offended you @arno7303. I was simply trying to reference the fact that some of the greatest ideas come out over drinks. The fact that Audi made a car as capable as the RS3 wrapped in the shell of a hatch is ridiculous and brilliant all at once (and a credit to its designers and engineers) - I hope I’ve been able to convey that throughout the rest of the video. So, it’s certainly not bitter criticism or trying to channel Jeremy Clarkson; rather, trying to be my authentic self.
@@TheWordOnCars i appreciate the sincere message and i accept your reasoning. Hope to see more of your videos. God bless you